Project Assistant in Astroparticle Physics – IceCube

Department of Physics is one of the biggest departments within the Faculty of Science and supports a broad range of basic research in experimental and theoretical physics. It has about 250 employees of which 95 are PhD students. Many have been internationally recruited. The Department is part of the AlbaNova University Center, which apart from the Department of Physics houses the Department of Astronomy, the Physics Departments at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), and the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics (Nordita). More information about us, please visit: www.su.se/department-of-physics/.

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Project description

You will be part of the IceCube group at the Division of Particle Physics. The work is carried out in connection with an education- and research-related project linked to the IceCube collaboration and involves method and instrumentation development as well as data analysis in searches for new physics (e.g. exotic particles).
The position is designed as a traineeship/internship within the context of higher education.

Main responsibilities

• Calibration of detector components such as photomultipliers and measuring instruments
• Participation in planning, implementation of systematic test measurements and documentation of results
• Data management, analysis of experiment- and/or IceCube-related data sets, including introduction to relevant software structures and analysis tools
• Participation in group meetings and seminars, as well as oral presentation of the work process.

Qualification requirements

We are looking for someone who has the following:

• Admitted to a master's programme (or equivalent) at a university abroad
• Documented experience of studies or project work in astroparticle physics and/or detector physics
• Documented ability to communicate in English in academic contexts
• Basic programming skills (e.g. Python) and experience of data analysis or numerical methods
• Good academic results and relevant subject background in physics/technical physics or related
• Experience in programming and data analysis
• Ability to work in a structured manner and document your work
• Ability to collaborate and interest in research-related development work.

About the employment

The position is part-time, 25 %, and is limited to a maximum of 12 months. Start date 1 April 2026 or as agreement. Stockholm University applies individual salary setting.

We offer

With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained from Senior Lecturer, Anna Obertacke, anna.obertacke@su.se.

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete and that it is submitted before the deadline.

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